Claudia Balducci for
King County Executive
King County Executive
Throughout my career I have always focused on outcomes that make a difference for the people of King County: public safety, housing and transportation. We deserve to feel and be safe in our communities – which is why I have delivered public safety solutions from support for law enforcement to crime prevention, and behavioral health responses. Our communities are growing increasingly expensive – which is why I fight for expanded access to affordable housing and convenient, sustainable transportation options.
I’m excited for the opportunity to bring my experience, perseverance and proven record to the office of County Executive.
— Claudia
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"Claudia Balducci is the best person for the job and voters ought to choose her as the next King County executive."Read More
The UrbanistBalducci Claims County Executive Race Lead…
Among likely primary voters, the poll found Balducci led the field with 25% of the vote, compared to 21% for Zahilay and 7% for John Arthur Wilson, who is King County Assessor and running in a more conservative lane. Those candidates are the only three in the race with significant campaignRead More
Fox 13WA parents of crime victims gather for first-of-its-kind summit in King County
For the first time, King County teamed up with organizations, as well as parents of children who were murdered for a Summit on Crime Survivors and the changes needed in the community.Read More
Mercer Island ReporterSound Transit begins light rail testing across I-90
King County Councilmember Claudia Balducci discussed the initial test in a press release: “This is a truly historic moment. This is a project many of us have fought for and dreamed of for decades. Today’s testing shows just how close we are to a dramatic expansion of our public transit systemRead More
The UrbanistEverything You Need to Know About Downtown Redmond Link
The entire line might be sitting dormant now, waiting for that final bridge connection to be ready. However, transit advocates rallied support for Balducci’s idea to segment the line to allow for a partial opening sooner. The abbreviated Eastside-only 2 Line opened on April 27,Read More
The UrbanistSound Transit Trains and Buses Could Soon Be Going To The Dogs
With the forthcoming grand opening of the Downtown Redmond Link Extension on May 10, King County Councilmember Claudia Balducci is pushing Sound Transit to take a look at its on-board pet policy. That day, the 2 Line will grow to include Marymoor Village station, a short walk from Marymoor ParkRead More
The Seattle TimesLocal officials call for state to continue signature homelessness program
Officials from Seattle and King County are urging the state to carve a slice out of its tight budget to continue funding its signature homelessness program, which some described as the “gold standard” when it comes to addressing encampments.Read More
The UrbanistKing County Council Wants Fewer ‘Ghost’ Buses and Better Data Collection
The King County Council wants to zap the frequency of “ghost” buses, which are the bane of many transit riders’ existence. A ghost bus is when buses that are scheduled, and even appear inbound on transit apps, never actually come. King County Metro has seen a marked improvement in recentRead More
Railway Track and Structures Sound Transit Celebrates Transit-Oriented Development Project Groundbreaking
According to the release, BRIDGE’s Housing project will include 234 new homes near the Spring District Station. The site was transferred by Sound Transit and the City of Bellevue late last year and is located on land that was once part of a seven-acre site next to the OMF East facility. OnceRead More